Crossover Youth Specialist

Company Description

Job Description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED A SALARY BETWEEN $62,868.00-$72,298.00.

The Administration for Children's Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services, and provides subsidized child care vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Youth and Family Justice (DYFJ) provides a wide range of services and programs for youth at every stage of the juvenile justice process. Our goals are to (a) build stronger and safer communities and advance public safety by preventing juveniles from entering the New York City's juvenile justice system, (b) provide therapeutic treatment and services to youth in our custodial care, and (c) help juveniles access the tools they need to leave the justice system for good. We strive to help families and young people by providing supportive services that are responsive to the needs of individual youth and families.

The Youth Rights Unit provides a continuum of positive, progressive and proactive services designed to protect and promote the rights of young people navigating detention. The Youth Rights Unit infuses best practice and youth voice throughout the services it offers. Offerings include Leadership Council where young people elect a leader to represent their hall in a facility-wide Council comprised of youth. Grievance Program where a formal complaint process exists to resolve issues and afford our young people due process for their concerns. The Crossover Youth Specialist plays a pivotal role in identifying and supporting the population of youth throughout their involvement in both systems.

The selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties, but not limited to :

• Screen and identify youth to determine if they were placed in a juvenile placement facility and / or detention center, child welfare involvement or incarcerated on a criminal court case
• Research cases in Connections, LTS, UCMS, and other databases to obtain child welfare history, juvenile justice, and information regarding service plans
• Notify the case planning team when youth have been arrested and / or detained
• Responsible for answering the Confirm Kid Check hotline
• Liaise with child welfare and juvenile justice stakeholders to ensure crossover youth have agency representation in court and support at all stages of the juvenile justice process
• Track and maintain data on crossover youth including the resolution of the juvenile or criminal case
• Prepare and submit reports, including gathering and presenting information regarding crossover youth for stakeholders and leadership
• Provide accurate information to court and agency stakeholders via telephone and e-mail

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report

TO APPLY

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov / ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID #702912.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted.

Note : Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

COMMUNITY COORDINATOR - 56058

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and / or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.